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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimSEPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565
Base Invoice $26,229 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143
Sensory Package 2,550      
Platinum Edition Package 1,100      
Floor mats 175      
Stability control 600      
Navigation system 1,800      
Sunroof 900      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550      
Performance Luxury Package   3,450 2,855  
Temporary spare tire   250 250 250
Polished alloy wheels   750 750  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900  
Navigation System     2,145  
Sensory Package 2,213      
Platinum Edition Package 1,006      
Floor mats 131      
Stability control 520      
Navigation system 1,561      
Sunroof 780      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104      
Performance Luxury Package   3,036 2,512  
Temporary spare tire   220 220 220
Polished alloy wheels   660 660  
Panoramic sunroof   792 792  
Navigation System     1,888  
Options (change) 8,675 5,350 6,900 250
Options (change) 7,315 4,708 6,072 220
Destination 695 825 825 825
Total Price $38,000 $45,940 $47,990 $46,640
Total Invoice $34,239 $43,111 $45,032 $44,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,534
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimSEPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,000$45,940$47,990$46,640
Adjustments for Features0-360-225-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$45,580$47,765$46,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185$835
Total Invoice$34,239$43,111$45,032$44,188
Adjustments for Features0-338-211-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$42,773$44,821$43,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$1,202

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimSEPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$4,980$5,340$5,205$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360$225$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-338-211-213

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082010
ModelMaximaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.4 in
Length193.5 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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